Chapter 56 Chapter 56

Ning Tianyou, through Jin Shiheng, confidently believed he had firmly controlled Gu Xing's film crew.

The progress was about as he expected, except that Jin Shiheng always wanted extra money, he was very satisfied.

Jin Shiheng was very satisfied.

Although he was transferred to the crew, he did hard labor every day and wrote marketing plans at night, he lost a few pounds, but his efforts paid off.

Mr. Gu increasingly trusted him, even discussing some crew matters with him.

He never expected that before, he had tried his best, but couldn't even get close to Mr. Gu.

This time, as an undercover agent, he unexpectedly gained Mr. Gu's appreciation.

Jin Shiheng had to sigh, it's fate.

But he immediately sold the information to Ning Tianyou.

After all, even if he wanted to cling to Mr. Gu, there was Sun Hongfei blocking the way, only by making Mr. Gu disappointed in Sun Hongfei could he take the position.

Gu Xing was also very satisfied.

Before, he was still struggling with how to lure Ning Tianyou into the trap, but Ning Tianyou sent Jin Shiheng to him.

Jin Shiheng was extremely cooperative, Gu Xing let him spread false news, he did, the cooperation was very pleasant.

Not only that, Jin Shiheng was also very diligent, doing the work of two people, without complaining, after the successful completion, Gu Xing even felt a little reluctant to let him go.

As soon as Jin Shiheng saw Gu Xing's eyes, he shuddered.

Although he was happy to be appreciated by Mr. Gu, the price was too high, so that now when he saw Gu Xing's appreciative gaze, he reflexively ached all over.

Fortunately, Gu Xing wasn't that devilish, he looked at him regretfully for a while, paid him his overtime wages, and let him go.

Jin Shiheng breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't care about this overtime pay, but Mr. Gu's action implied that as long as he followed him, he wouldn't suffer losses.

So, all he had to do was wait for the drama to flop, for Mr. Gu to be disappointed in Sun Hongfei, then his good days would come!

Sure enough, before the drama aired, many marketing accounts were already spreading negative comments online.

At first, it was about the poor acting skills of the entire cast, saying that many scenes were filmed in a studio, and it was mostly green screen.

Then it hinted that what Gu Xing said about Sheng Yueqing's supporting role was actually a misrepresentation, it was a dual male lead drama, determined to promote Sheng Yueqing.

Coupled with the fact that the drama hadn't been scheduled yet, the rumors spread more and more wildly.

There was a lot of online criticism, even reaching Wen Yue's ears.

With Sun Hongfei's detailed reports, Wen Yue was well aware of the situation of the "Reincarnation" crew, and naturally knew that the drama was definitely not the bad drama as described by the marketing accounts.

However, he and the "Reincarnation" crew knew, but outsiders might not.

Especially since the drama was a collaboration with the Film and Television Center, the Film and Television Center had so many companies and studios, there might be a few who believed the rumors and were unstable.

As the boss, it was necessary for him to go there and show his stance, and take a look at the operation of the Film and Television Center to make timely adjustments.

However, Tang Ling was stunned when he heard his instructions: "Mr. Wen, are you going now?"

Wen Yue: "What? Something wrong?"

"No, no, I'll arrange it now." Tang Ling left the office in a daze.

Since the Orange Diamond incident, he had suspected the relationship between Wen Yue and Gu Xing, and then he indirectly learned a shocking truth from Sun Hongfei.

Mr. Wen and Mr. Gu were actually dating!

Tang Ling wanted to retort, but the examples Sun Hongfei gave made it impossible for him to retort.

Could it be that Mr. Wen was really dating secretly?!

No, no, no.

He didn't believe it!

But under Sun Hongfei's brainwashing, he felt that maybe... there was a possibility?!

Two thoughts battled in his mind, neither yielding.

Until the "Reincarnation" scandal broke out.

Sun Hongfei sighed: "Mr. Gu has been staying in the editing room and special effects studio these days, he's almost crazy, no one can persuade him, I'm afraid only Mr. Wen can bring him out."

Although Tang Ling almost believed that Wen Yue and Gu Xing were dating, he still held a faint line.

He swore by his years as an assistant.

Mr. Wen is absolutely not a love-brained person!!

So he resolutely said to Sun Hongfei: "Mr. Wen is very busy recently, he will absolutely not leave his work."

Then he was slapped in the face.

Especially when he heard Sun Hongfei's calm reply on the other end of the phone: "I understand, don't worry, Assistant Tang."

Tang Ling:

I'm Mr. Wen's assistant, but why do you seem to understand him better than me!!

When Wen Yue arrived with his people, Sun Hongfei and the person in charge of the Film and Television Center were already waiting at the gate.

Wen Yue walked and listened to the person in charge's report.

The Film and Television Center was running smoothly, and with the integration of resources, efficiency was also increasing.

At this time, Sun Hongfei seemed to say casually: "Mr. Wen, the special effects of our current project "Reincarnation" are a collaboration with two studios of the Film and Television Center. These two studios have their own strengths and complement each other very well. It's thanks to Mr. Gu's bridging the gap, even overriding objections, adopting the new Unreal Engine, the effect is excellent..."

Wen Yue paused.

This new Unreal Engine was developed by Wen's digital laboratory, and it had only been introduced to the industry for less than a year, mainly used in game production.

Wen Yue originally planned to try it in film and television production this year, but Gu Xing actually did it ahead of time.

He suddenly became interested and turned around: "Let's go see "Reincarnation" first."

Sun Hongfei showed a confident smile.

Tang Ling behind him felt dizzy.

If he still had a little hope before, his hanging heart finally died.

Rushing over upon hearing Gu Xing's name, this isn't a love-brained person, what else is?!

Wen Yue didn't know that he was being secretly gossiped about by his most trusted assistant.

He followed Sun Hongfei to the X Concept Studio, which was producing special effects.

As soon as he entered, he saw Gu Xing standing in front of the computer with his arms crossed, discussing the presentation of the special effects with the technicians.

Wen Yue thought Gu Xing was just an agent, even if he suggested using the new Unreal Engine, he should only have a superficial understanding.

But listening to his discussion with the technicians, he indeed didn't know much about the technology, but some of his suggestions were wild yet inspiring, even sparking Wen Yue's inspiration for new technology development.

He listened and listened and fell into deep thought.

From Sun Hongfei and Tang Ling's point of view, he was staring at Gu Xing.

Sun Hongfei nudged Tang Ling with his elbow and winked: "Assistant Tang, a serious man is the most handsome, right?"

Tang Ling:

-

Thanks to the new engine, "Reincarnation" was finally completed before the summer vacation and entered the publicity stage.

Jin Shiheng had been following the news, and as soon as he knew the publicity had begun, he immediately informed Ning Tianyou's side.

Ning Tianyou's side was almost annoyed.

A costume light comedy, did it have to take so long? Making them wait so long, the previous publicity had almost been forgotten by netizens.

However, when he saw the title, Ning Tianyou was still stunned: "Why did it change its name?"

They had deliberately made a similar title before, in order to hammer it later, but Gu Xing not only changed the name, but also changed it to an irrelevant "Reincarnation".

Although the assistant also found it strange, he still said: "Is it to ride on the heat of the previous Xianxia drama? Didn't many bad dramas do this before? Create some heat first, lure people in, then talk."

Ning Tianyou barely accepted the assistant's explanation.

Now that "Reincarnation" had finally started publicity, they immediately moved up the schedule, then invested in water armies and marketing accounts, releasing negative information about "Reincarnation" while promoting their own drama, even secretly releasing plagiarism news, trying to promote themselves by stepping on them.

【How bad is Sheng Yueqing's new drama! It's been delayed for so long...】

【Is it using frame-by-frame beauty? After all, it relies on the face, bad acting is fine, but the face must be preserved [dog head]】

【Beauty is fine, it's said that this drama is plagiarized...】

【Hahahaha, fans were still stubborn before, now it's finally released, we can slap your faces!】

Many Bilibili UP masters also received invitations to comment on "Reincarnation".

Jiang Jianyue, the No. 1 uploader in the film and television review area, naturally received one.

She had heard about various news about "Reincarnation", and her initial impression of the drama wasn't good, but when she saw that one of the producers was Gu Xing, she hesitated.

She still remembered how "Six Doors Secret History" had changed from her initial disdain to her later crazy love.

Moreover, she watched the entire Jin Baihe Awards ceremony, almost all the main creators thanked Gu Xing, it could be said that the drama achieved its presentation largely thanks to Mr. Gu.

Besides, who in the circle didn't know how much Mr. Gu cared about the reputation of his artists? How many stars and companies who tried to smear his artists were sent to jail!

Although Gu Xing never said it, as long as you study the acting careers of his artists, you can see that their plans are very clear, there is no rush to make money.

Would such a Mr. Gu, for money, for promoting his artists, short-sightedly let his artists star in a drama that would ruin their reputation?

After much thought, Jiang Jianyue rejected the invitation and decided to wait for "Reincarnation" to be released.

Fortunately, "Reincarnation" acted quickly this time, releasing the trailer soon.

Jiang Jianyue clicked it as soon as she saw it.

However, what appeared before her was not the gaudy style of a costume light comedy she expected, but a dark tone.

A man stood with his back to the camera, stumbling forward in a pile of rubble.

Even without seeing his face, just by looking at his movements, one could tell that he seemed to be seriously injured, clutching his stomach and struggling forward, his steps staggering, as if he could fall down at any moment.

Even without knowing who he was, Jiang Jianyue's heart was touched, instantly tightened, forgetting her previous doubts.

As the man fell, the howling wind in the background suddenly increased, the scene kept shrinking, and finally appeared in the lens of a monitor, then this lens kept receding, surrounded by countless dense lenses.

Finally, these lenses kept receding, forming the two words "Reincarnation".

The quality of this opening alone far surpasses most online dramas.

Jiang Jianyue was completely surprised, although she didn't know the specific story, she was already interested in the drama.

At this time, a man's low voice came from the earphones.

"My name is Lin Zheng, 42 years old, today is the 13th day I entered the reincarnation world..."

Jiang Jianyue frowned.

Why did she feel this voice was familiar?

Before she could think of the name, the scene changed, a man lying in the back of a pickup truck, opening his eyes.

And the moment he opened his eyes, Jiang Jianyue suddenly stood up from her chair and exclaimed, "Miao Yaming!!!"

It was actually Miao Yaming!!!

Young people today might not recognize him, but for Jiang Jianyue, a film and television uploader, how could she not recognize this face!

This was her childhood male god, it was a drama by Miao Yaming that made Jiang Jianyue fall in love with film and television dramas, and eventually became a film and television uploader.

But... didn't Miao Yaming retire from the entertainment industry and stop acting?!

Not only Jiang Jianyue couldn't figure it out, but the netizens who came in excitedly to judge were also dumbfounded.

Soon, topics such as #MiaoYamingReincarnation#, #MiaoYamingReturnsToActing# topped the hot search.

【Crazy! Uncle Miao actually returned to acting!! Is this still 2024?!】

【Wuwuwuwuwu my male god! Uncle Miao is 40 years old, but he's even more handsome than before! And his acting is still as good as ever! There's no difference from his younger days】

【I watched Uncle Miao's dramas with my mother when I was a child, just now my mother knew that Uncle Miao came out to act again, she didn't even dance square dance, she bought Tiancheng Video's SVIP, ready to watch it on TV later...】

【Don't just look at Uncle Miao! There are more than just him! I actually saw Sister Qing flashing by, and Yu Baor, Hong Kong film lovers are overjoyed!! And Yu Baor is actually acting as a couple with Uncle Miao again! My god! CP fans are overjoyed!】

【Ahhhhh Qing Zai's black hair is so handsome!! Although there's only one shot, but acting with Uncle Miao wasn't overshadowed, I look forward to it!】

【Just looking at the cast, it's amazing, who can compare in the summer档!】

【Didn't anyone notice the plot? The theme feels very novel and interesting!】

【Damn! Why is there only one trailer!! @Tiancheng Video, I advise you to release the full version quickly, otherwise I'll kneel down and beg you!!】

In just two hours that night, "Reincarnation" topped Tiancheng Video's most anticipated online drama list.

Tiancheng Video didn't keep everyone waiting, directly announcing the advancement of the schedule, airing four episodes on the first day, a week later.

This move immediately won praise from netizens, and with the continuous release of new materials, the audience's anticipation gradually increased.

Gu Xing also released a video of Sheng Yueqing learning from the director and senior actors on the set, saying that Sheng Yueqing was indeed a supporting role, but he did stay on the set for several months to learn from the seniors.

Then the director and Yuan Qingqing forwarded his Weibo, praising Sheng Yueqing's hard work and rapid progress in acting.

Sheng Yueqing's fans, who had been suffocated for several months, finally cheered up.

【Ahhhhhhh Qing Zai worked so hard!!】

【Although I always hate the entertainment industry using the word "hard work" to praise artists, this time I really want to praise Qing Zai and Mr. Gu, at the peak of their popularity, they are able to put it down and play a supporting role, working hard on the set, let alone anything else, just this courage, few young artists have it?】

【Laughing to death, some people still say playing a supporting role is a downgrade, please, it depends on who's supporting role! Uncle Miao, Sister Qing, Sister Fu Ya... With this configuration, even a small role can be boasted for three years!】

Reminded by Sheng Yueqing's fans, after the initial excitement subsided, netizens gradually noticed the marketing accounts that had previously released negative information, and they were furious as soon as they clicked in.

What kind of nonsense are they talking about?!

Netizens were outraged, immediately venting their anger at these marketing accounts who couldn't watch "Reincarnation" immediately.

【You call this poor acting skills?? Then there are no watchable dramas in the domestic entertainment!】

【Laughing to death, still saying Mr. Gu promoted Sheng Yueqing, refusing to let veteran actors play supporting roles, indeed refused, directly let them play the main roles hhhhhhhh】

【They weren't wrong, our Uncle Miao... no, Brother Miao, how can he be called a veteran actor? He's still young, 40 years old is the age of struggle!!!】

【Someone actually said plagiarism? And it's plagiarizing a costume light comedy, it's completely irrelevant, it's a plagiarism in your dream?】

【So strange, this drama hasn't even been aired yet, so many negative news have come out, is someone trying to ruin them?】

【Possible, many people came out to expose inside information, but none of them matched, it's a bit like that costume light comedy, why is that [smile]】

…

There were countless jokes online, but Ning Tianyou was furious.

"What's going on! Didn't Jin Shiheng say before that they were acting in that costume light comedy?! How did it become like this?! And why did he find Miao Yaming to act!"

The assistant was also stunned, after all, he had been in contact with Jin Shiheng, he didn't say a word about this, all of it was false information.

Ning Tianyou's face was gloomy: "I understand. No wonder that kid agreed to be a spy so easily, and spread the news so actively, it turns out he was Gu Xing's person, deliberately using false information to tease us!"

Thinking of Gu Xing knowing he was complacent with false information, he was furious.

He ordered the assistant to discipline Jin Shiheng while viciously saying: "Add water armies, bind our drama with "Reincarnation"!"

"Ah? Still releasing it!" The assistant was stunned, and said with difficulty, "Mr. Ning, our reputation has already dropped, in case..."

Ning Tianyou coldly said: "If you don't release it, will the reputation not drop? Since it's like this, let's bind it tightly, if "Reincarnation" becomes a hit, it's good publicity for us."

"Doesn't Gu Xing want to get rid of us? I won't let him succeed, I'll annoy him to death!!"

Just as Ning Tianyou guessed, although the bundling strategy was ugly, many fans of "Reincarnation" cursed, but the cursing was useless, it increased the discussion, frequently appearing on the hot search.

Ning Tianyou was very proud, feeling that he had finally won back a round.

Who knew that the next second, he was informed by the assistant that the news of their drama's plagiarism had been exposed online.

Ning Tianyou couldn't believe it: "What?! We plagiarized?!"

The assistant said with a bitter face: "Yes, it's said that the screenwriter plagiarized a web novel author, Mr. Gu hired a lawyer, and is helping that web novel author file a lawsuit, not only suing the screenwriter, but also our company..."

Ning Tianyou immediately jumped up in rage: "Bullshit! He's framing me!!!"

But soon, bad news came one after another.

First, the plagiarism rumors were rampant, someone made a comparison, finding that the plot and lines were almost exactly the same as the novel, under the netizens' reports, the drama could only be temporarily removed, and judging from the current situation, it was very likely to become permanently removed.

This was another heavy blow to Ning Tianyou.

After the previous incident, the shareholders had started to be dissatisfied with him, and now they didn't give him any face.

And Ning Wenzuo took this opportunity to propose to hold a shareholder's meeting again, directly removing him from his position.

Ning Tianyou was abandoned, and looked at Ning Wenzuo viciously: "Good, you wait for me."

Ning Wenzuo looked at him coldly: "Still want revenge? That's probably impossible."

He finished speaking, the door of the meeting room opened, and several policemen walked in: "Ning Tianyou? You are suspected of hiring someone to murder Ning Tianzuo's couple, please come with us for investigation!"

Ning Tianyou looked at Ning Wenzuo incredulously.

Impossible!

He did it so secretly back then, it's impossible for anyone to know!

Could it be...

He thought of the mysterious 10086 behind Gu Xing, his face instantly filled with terror.

If he had known it would be like this, why would he have provoked Gu Xing!!

-

"Reincarnation" became a big hit, the plot, characters, and scenes were all discussed by netizens.

However, netizens cared about the drama itself, while major companies cared about the production behind it.

Now everyone knows that "Reincarnation" was a trial run by the Film and Television Center, and the efficiency and quality it showed were already very attractive.

For a time, the reputation of the Film and Television Center was completely established, and people contacted for cooperation in an endless stream.

As the biggest beneficiary, Wen Yue was in a very good mood recently.

Of course, he didn't forget who brought all this.

After several collaborations, he had already recognized Gu Xing's talent and ability, and coupled with Gu Xing's character, it was time for deeper cooperation.

Thinking of this, he instructed Tang Ling: "Book a restaurant, I want to invite Mr. Gu to dinner tonight."

Tang Ling was stunned: "Mr. Wen, is it tonight?"

Wen Yue was answering a call, didn't hear the strangeness in his words, casually responded.

In the evening, Wen Yue arrived at the restaurant by car.

To his surprise, Tang Ling booked not his usual business restaurant, but a revolving restaurant.

Wen Yue frowned slightly, but trusting Tang Ling, he followed the waiter to the top floor suite.

Seeing the decoration, his pupils suddenly constricted.

The room was filled with roses, the transparent glass walls were filled with stars, neon lights were colorful, a violinist in a dress stood playing a melodious tune.

The whole room was filled with romantic pink elements.

Wen Yue:

I just wanted a business dinner, what the hell is all this!!

Tang Ling, are you crazy?!